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Itinerarium Alexandri

The phrase Itinerarium Alexandri is Latin and translates to “the itinerary of Alexander.” In principle, such a title could refer to a medieval or later compilation that attempts to trace the routes taken by Alexander the Great during his conquests, perhaps drawing on classical sources such as Arrian, Plutarch, or the various Alexander Romance traditions.

No major reference works (e.g., Encyclopædia Britannica, Oxford Classical Dictionary, or standard medieval manuscript catalogs) contain a dedicated entry for a work explicitly titled Itinerarium Alexandri. Consequently, the term is not recognized as an established concept or as the title of a widely cited historical text.

Possible contextual usage

  • EtymologyItinerarium (Latin) denotes a list or description of a journey’s route, while Alexandri is the genitive form of Alexander, referring most commonly to Alexander III of Macedon.
  • Plausible genre – In medieval scholarship, itineraries were often compiled for pilgrims, crusaders, or scholars wishing to reconstruct famous ancient campaigns. An Itinerarium Alexandri would therefore fit within the broader tradition of travel or campaign itineraries (e.g., Itinerarium Antonini, Itinerarium Burdigalense).
  • Manuscript possibility – Some catalogues of Latin manuscripts list anonymous or pseudonymous works concerning Alexander the Great, but none are universally identified by this exact title.

Given the absence of verifiable, encyclopedic documentation, the term remains unsubstantiated in scholarly literature.

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